AR-15 Mag Tests
These are unscientific but fun to watch. You might be surprised to see how well some of them do. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFXcOOb4jc&feature=player_profilepage]
read moreCheck Your Mags!!
I was teaching a TN Handgun Permit Course last weekend when the unthinkable happened; a Glock malfunction. I was using a very old 1st or 2nd generation magazine that I had not tested in a long time. Bottom line is that I got 2 stove pipes in about 10 shots. I can’t stress this enough. If you are going to carry a gun, you need to MAKE SURE IT RUNS!! Don’t think it runs. Take the time to run your carry rig with the ammo you are going to use on the range for extensive testing. Had that mag been in a CCW situation it would have...
read moreMilling Machine
Finally!! The mill is up and running. This has been a process to get going. This will now allow us to get back to some of the work we used to do, but recently had to sub out. Look for ghost ring sights on our SM-1 shotgun packages. New stuff with 1911’s like match barrels, sights, and tightened slide and frame rails. We continue to add things to the shop all the time to make it easier to service your needs. If you have something in mind, let us know. Summer is coming and that is always a slow time so the turnaround is very short....
read moreInforce Falshlights
You may not have heard of Inforce Flashlights, but they are gaining a lot of momentum in the tactical community. Their lights are solid platforms that offer some pretty cool features. I recently received a Multi-function light that has 4 different settings; strobe, beacon, momentary and constant. With 225 lumens, this light is for real. The thing that I like the best is the strobe function. This is absolutely wicked! I had my wife apply it towards me in a darkened room the other night and it is completely disorienting. These lights are...
read moreSmith&Wesson 640 Pro
This past week I delivered a Smith&Wesson 640 Pro series to a customer that had requested the Package for the gun. The gun shown from the S&W website has dovetailed sights which may be a new feature as his did not have these. We removed the front sight and put the Big Dot from XS in its place. These guns come ready for moon clips which aids in faster loading, but they also still allow the gun to be fired traditionally. They are heavier than the Airlites, but not so heavy that you wouldn’t like it. These guns are great...
read moreRuger LC9
Word on the street is that Ruger is really ramping up their production of the LC9. It is supposed to be the next greatest thing in pocket carry. Bigger than the LCP, it packs 7+1 capacity of 9mm. It looks great, and I can’t wait to try one. If it is as good as the LCP, they will have done something that is awesome. By the way, we have been told that the LC9 and the LCP come off the same production line. I can’t confirm this, but that explains why the LCP’s have dried up. If you want an LCP and you see one, buy it now...
read moreMinotaur MTAC
Things have been a little crazy lately. I’ve been out of commission for a little while with some sickness, and then I had a birthday sneak up on me! I don’t normally buy a lot of stuff for myself related to guns except at Christmas and when my birthday rolls around. This year I spent sometime thinking about it and decided to get the Minotaur MTAC holster. One of our instructors got this holster a couple of years ago, and then another one of our guys bought one for a Glock. After trying theirs on, I knew it would only be a...
read moreRuger LCP
This weekend we had a TN Handgun Carry Permit Class. It was interesting to see what the students were using. One student had been turned on to the Ruger LCP. He originally came in for a Glock 19, but after seeing the LCP the decision was simple. Paired with a DeSantis Superfly, it is a great combination for pocket carry. He ended up shooting a perfect score, so I would say it’s a viable CCW option. If you are interested, contact Jim at Mossy Creek Arms. I promise you will like the price.
read moreRevolver mods
One of our customers asked us to clear up a few terms used for modifications on revolvers. Crowning the barrel-the crown of your barrel is beveled edge at the muzzle end of the barrel. Most are cut to 11 degrees. You would need your crown recut if you had dings in the beveled edge. The crown plays a large role in accuracy. Most of the time the crown is fine. Chamfering the cylinder-Chamfering the cylinder is when you break the edge of each of the chambers on the cylinder. The chambers are then polished to remove all cutting marks. This...
read moreAR Parts Guns
There is a lot of information floating around the internet on building your own AR from parts. There are kits available like the one below from DPMS. DVD’s will show you how, and there are a plethora of books out there on the AR. Before you do check out this article at Guns.com to look at some of the considerations before you start.
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